Israeli tanks surround Arafat office after deadly West Bank attack
Israeli tanks ring Yasser Arafat’s Ramallah office hours after a Palestinian bomber caused a fatal blast near a bus in Megiddo, injuring 38 and killing 17. Islamic Jihad claimed responsibility. Israel warns of tougher tactics while Arafat’s fate remains uncertain.
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Islamic Jihad Group
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Jenin
Palestinian Authority
Islamic Jihad
Ariel Sharon
United States
White House seeks alternatives to Arafat after attack
The White House condemned the bombing in Israel and questioned Yasser Arafat's trustworthiness while pledging to increase contacts with a new generation of Palestinian leaders who may curb terrorism. Ari Fleischer warned that some figures could be trusted or effective, signaling a shift toward possible changes in leadership alongside keeping an option open for Arafat's reform.
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Washington
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Middle East
Yasser Arafat
Ari Fleischer
Megiddo
Sharon Levinger
Mickey Harel
Israel
Fleischer
U.S
Palestinian Authority
Annular solar eclipse to sweep western states and beyond
Across the western United States Mexico Canada and Asia an annular solar eclipse will obscure up to 99 percent of the sun. San Diego will see as much as three fourths covered while Chicago reports about one fifth. the Eastern Seaboard misses it as it occurs after sunset. This marks the last U S eclipse until 2005.
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Afghan refugees claim seats in loya jirga despite denials
Outside Kabul and Pakistan camps, frustrated Afghan refugees say they were appointed as delegates by camp leaders yet the commission will not certify them as loya jirga delegates. They complain of lack of access, opaque selection, and fear Tajik dominance margins Pashtun interests as the 1500-member assembly nears decision.
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Defense chiefs warn growing Iraqi threat and WMD risk
US and UK defense chiefs warn Saddam Hussein’s regime poses increasing danger and seeks weapons capable of mass destruction. They cite porous borders and ongoing inspections disputes while calling for calibrated action. Daschle and Biden caution on timing and scope of any U.S. military move.
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South Dakota
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Joseph Biden
D-Del
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Homeland security chiefs seek direction amid funding, staffing gaps
Across the states homeland security directors hired after 9/11 face limited authority and resources. Many lack staff, struggle for funding, and report poor cooperation from agencies as they await guidance from national director Tom Ridge.
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Kennedy School of Government
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